Irish Workhouse Centre - Portumna

Irish Workhouse Centre - Portumna At the Irish Workhouse Centre we provide tours of the old workhouse building and bring to life the story of the workhouse poor.
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The Poor Law Union of Portumna was formally declared on 22 February 1850. It was part of the second phase of workhouse buildings, bringing the total in the country to 163 by the end of 1852.

...and a reminder that Joyce Little's "Threadbare" exhibition runs until Sunday 14 June.
02/06/2026

...and a reminder that Joyce Little's "Threadbare" exhibition runs until Sunday 14 June.

02/06/2026
A reminder that the Irish Workhouse Centre, Portumna is open this Bank Holiday Monday.Take the opportunity to join a gui...
31/05/2026

A reminder that the Irish Workhouse Centre, Portumna is open this Bank Holiday Monday.

Take the opportunity to join a guided tour and visit the Commemorative Plaque unveiled at the Workhouse Centre during the recent Famine Commemoration.

We look forward to welcoming you

Looking for something to do this Bank Holiday weekend? Join us for a guided tour and take time to explore the stories an...
30/05/2026

Looking for something to do this Bank Holiday weekend?

Join us for a guided tour and take time to explore the stories and history of the workhouse. Visitors can also view the Commemorative Plaque unveiled at the Workhouse Centre during the recent Famine Commemoration.

Open Bank Holiday Monday.

We look forward to welcoming you.

A reminder that we are open this Bank Holiday Monday at the Irish Workhouse Centre, Portumna. Join us for a guided tour ...
29/05/2026

A reminder that we are open this Bank Holiday Monday at the Irish Workhouse Centre, Portumna.

Join us for a guided tour and take time to explore the stories and history of the workhouse. Visitors can also view the Commemorative Plaque unveiled at the Workhouse Centre during the recent Famine Commemoration.

We look forward to welcoming you.

29/05/2026
Make the most of your Bank Holiday Weekend with a visit to the Irish Workhouse Centre, Portumna. Open Bank Holiday Monda...
27/05/2026

Make the most of your Bank Holiday Weekend with a visit to the Irish Workhouse Centre, Portumna. Open Bank Holiday Monday.

Join us for a guided tour and take time to explore the stories and history of the workhouse. Visitors can also view the Commemorative Plaque unveiled at the Workhouse Centre during the recent Famine Commemoration.

We look forward to welcoming you.

27/05/2026

Portumna Workhouse gathering commemorates our darkest days

25/05/2026

Visit Portumna Irish Workhouse Centre and step into a powerful part of Ireland’s past.

Once a place of hardship during the Famine, today the site tells the stories of those who lived and worked there - a moving and important heritage experience.

Get there easily with TFI Local Link Galway – Route 547 Ballinasloe to Portumna

Travel, explore, and connect with history.

Visit www.locallinkgalway.ie

REMINDER: Launch today 3pm
24/05/2026

REMINDER: Launch today 3pm

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St. Bridget's Road, Co. Galway
Portumna
H53EK74

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